Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk has hit back at new government guidelines on booze - insisting beer IS good for you.
Earlier this year, the government’s most senior health advisor issued new guidance for men to drink no more than 14 units a week - equal to seven pints of beer.
Previously the limit for men was 21.
But the Rochdale MP has now challenged the advice of the country’s chief medical officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies.
Speaking in Parliament Mr Danczuk said there was evidence that moderate alcohol consumption can be good for you - and accused the government of ignoring studies into its... read more

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